Senior Backend Software Engineer – Achievements, Gamification

Role Overview

• Driven to deliver timely, high-quality work. Perform insightful pull-request reviews and build reusable code for future use;
• You proactively integrate AI agents into our engineering processes to drive unprecedented efficiency and automation;
• You treat AI as a force multiplier, strategically deploying it to solve complex technical bottlenecks and deliver measurable business value;
• Be data-driven and participate in and/or lead architectural decisions, share improvements opportunities, bring innovation to the table, and make sure design docs are up to date;
• Interact with product team and stakeholders to impact the business;
• Ensure successful deliveries, and promote the long-term technical health of our journeys;
• Take ownership of critical features, accountable and possess high level of ownership by following up engineering and product KPIs;
• Ensure a high bar on code quality standards, making sure devs are proud of their work;
• Technical reference for your team, spread development best practices such as code review, pair programming, TDD. Eager to learn and to share knowledge;
• Mentor less experienced developers;
• Take part in incident resolution and troubleshooting in the production;
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent practical experience;
• A true team player who loves working towards both team and individual goals with at least 5 years of experience in backend development;
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining complex modern web applications;
• Experience with at least two different programming languages such as Go, Scala, Kotlin, or Java;
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls;
• Demonstrated AI Fluency and an Agentic Engineering mindset, with the strategic judgment to integrate AI tools into your daily routine to maximize productivity, ensure high-quality delivery, and maintain full accountability for all shipped work;
• Experience dealing with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS, etc., and an in-depth understanding of their use cases and pitfalls;
• Experienced in implementing prototypes and concepts such as MVP, A/B testing, and feature toggles for rolling-out features to production;
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and KPI tracking;
• Experience with Cloud-based architectures in AWS;
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written English and Portuguese.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• DynamoDB
• Java
• Kafka
• Kotlin
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Scala
• SQL
• Go

Benefits

• Free Gold+ membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more! Add up to three family members to your plan, ensuring access to wellness for those who matter most to you.
• A complete emotional wellbeing program with a unique approach. It offers personalized journeys that combine individual therapy sessions (52 per year) and on-demand content.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• As a Flexible First company, we offer hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. The model for this specific role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. When you join, use our home office reimbursement to set up your home office.
• Flexibility for us isn’t just about where we work—it also means being able to shape how and when we get things done. Together with their leaders, employees define schedules that align with their time zones, team needs, and personal routines.
• It’s important to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive vacations after 6 months and additional 3 days off per year + 1 day off for each year of tenure (up to 5 additional days) + an extra holiday for your birthday!
• Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life. Take the time to be present and enjoy your growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. Parents giving birth are eligible for an extended leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while they get settled.
• Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities. We focus on continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success.
• You’ll join a team of passionate people who come together to break boundaries, support each other, and create a meaningful impact in workplace wellness. We win together, building trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective matters.